Suburban Screams hits more than it misses Time
John Carpenter’s last directorial effort was the 2010 horror film The Ward, which went largely unnoticed. Before that, Carpenter took a hiatus after the poorly received Ghosts of Mars in 1999. Horror fans should know that Carpenter doesn’t direct all episodes in the series; he shares the job with others. So, how does Carpenter’s latest project stack up? It’s a mixed bag with some solid episodes, while others are overly familiar to horror fans.
The Burial is a stream worthy David Vs. Goliath courtroom drama
Maggie Betts directs Oscar winners Jamie Foxx and Tommy Lee Jones for her third feature in The Burial from Prime Video. Maggie Betts and Doug Wright pen the screenplay, an adaptation of The New Yorker article by Jonathan Harr, inspired by actual events.
Concert Review : D-Nice, Club Q Live @ The Kennedy Center Time
Last Friday, D-Nice brought together a few comedian’s friends to bring some laughs to the DMV as part of his Club Quarantine Live series. However, Saturday, October 7th, was about the music as Club Quarantine Live with D-Nice and special guests turned the Kennedy Center into a full-on party.
Dumb Money is a fun rags to riches
The film showcases a star-studded cast, such as Paul Dano, Pete Davidson, Vincent D’Onofrio, America Ferrera, Nick Offerman, Anthony Ramos, Sebastian Stan, Shailene Woodley, and Seth Rogen. Dumb Money introduces us to Keith Gill (played by Dano) and his wife, Caroline (played by Woodley).
Second Listen Sunday: Toni Braxton, Libra
This week’s pick for Second Listen Sunday is from the R&B songstress Toni Braxton catalog. She was already a force in the music world when her sixth album, Libra, arrived in stores in the fall of 2005.
Slow Jam Saturday: Christopher Williams, Promises, Promises
In 1989, R&B singer Christopher Williams, who would play the educated brother from the bank two years later in the Hip Hop classic New Jack City, released his first album, Adventures In Paradise. This week’s Slow Jam Saturday pick is “Promises, Promises” from that album.
Hawke & Pascal shine in Strange Way of Life
Ethan Hawke and Pedro Pascal collaborate with Pedro Almodóvar, the most famous filmmaker to emerge from Spain, on the short film Strange Way of Life, produced by B Team Pictures.
The Exorcist : The Believer is cash grab mumbo jumbo
After dabbling in the Halloween franchise, director David Gordon Green reunites with Blum house to bring his talents to another horror franchise in The Exorcist: The Believer from Universal Pictures. Green pens the screenplay with Peter Sattler from a story by himself, Scott Teems, and Danny McBride.
Fair Play is an effective throwback style thriller
Chloe Dormont delivers a nineties-style thriller for her directorial debut in Fair Play from Netflix. When a coveted promotion at a cutthroat financial firm arises, once supportive exchanges between lovers Emily (Phoebe Dynevor) and Luke (Alden Ehrenreich) begin to sour into something more sinister. As the power dynamics irrevocably shift in their relationship, the couple must face the actual price of success and the unnerving limits of ambition.
Music Legend Mike Bivins Delivers an Engaging Documentary with The Hustle of @617MikeBiv
Michael Bivins, a multi-talented artist known for being a member of the iconic R&B group New Edition and its spin-off group Bell Biv DeVoe, makes his directorial debut with the documentary The Hustle of @617MikeBiv.
Second Listen Sunday: Gregory Hines
It is common for actors to explore their musical talents, as they complement each other like movies and popcorn. Growing up in the eighties, I recall Eddie Murphy, Don Johnson, and Philip Michal Thomas releasing projects. This week’s Second Listen Sunday pick is Gregory Hines, the late thespian and tap-dancing icon who released a self-titled album
Slow Jam Saturday : Blue Magic, Spell
It’s been six years since audiences experienced the rating-breaking three-part mini-series, The New Edition Story. I still remember my excitement walking into an advance screening of Part 1 on a cold January night. One of my favorite scenes occurs in this part when a young Ricky Bell and Michael Bivins are supporting a pre-teen Bobby Brown in a talent show. The local Boston-based group, The Untouchables, is performing a cover of Philly soul group Blue Magic’s “Spell” before Bobby takes the stage. After hearing another cover version of the song in Michael Bivin’s documentary, The Hustle of 617 Biv, I decided to feature it for Slow Jam Saturday.